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Morehouse Men talk about the college’s present and future

Morehouse College graduates (from left to right) Courtney English, Howard Franklin and the Rev. Anthony Motley talk about the current state of the college, its future and about historically black colleges and universities. RYON HORNE / RHORNE@AJC.COM
Morehouse College graduates (from left to right) Courtney English, Howard Franklin and the Rev. Anthony Motley talk about the current state of the college, its future and about historically black colleges and universities. RYON HORNE / RHORNE@AJC.COM
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May 25, 2017

Morehouse College celebrated its 150th anniversary this year, but it was somewhat overshadowed by the ouster of its president and board leadership.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution talked to three Morehouse graduates about the college’s present, future and the future of historically black colleges and universities.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution talked to three Morehouse graduates about the college’s present, future and the future of historically black colleges and universities.

The men said a holistic approach is needed to improve the college that includes greater support from alumni, government, the private sector and the community.

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Eric Stirgus joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2001. He is the newsroom's education editor. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Eric is active in the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists and the Education Writers Association and enjoys mentoring aspiring journalists.

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